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Biggest moments from House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6

Surprising twists and an unexpected kiss leave fans talking.

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4 months ago

July 23, 2024

Ved Prabhudesai

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 thrilled and shocked viewers. Some minor characters became important, and a surprising kiss left fans buzzing. Titled “Smallfolk,” this episode highlighted the role of the common people in the kingdom’s affairs. Here are the biggest moments from the episode.

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Alicent is removed from the council

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Many fans expected Alicent’s dismissal from the council. Her removal was inevitable after they installed Aemond as regent instead of Alicent. Aemond then told Alicent to pursue more “domestic” duties.

However, Alicent has more experience than Aemond, having ruled alongside Otto when Viserys was sick. The council has changed since then, with only Tyland and Ironrod remaining from the original council. With Aemond and other young men in charge, they no longer want Alicent on the council. However, Aemond has asked Otto to return.

Paddy Considine returns as Viserys

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Paddy Considine returned as King Viserys I in two shocking scenes. He showed up in Daemon’s visions at Harrenhal, confusing viewers. In the first vision, Viserys scolded Daemon for mocking his son as the “heir for a day,” referring to the death of Viserys’ son, Baelon, in Season 1.

His speech echoes the Season 1 scene. In the end, Viserys cries as Daemon desperately tries to leave. In the second vision, Viserys cries over his wife Aemma’s death, for which he feels responsible. These scenes show the guilt both Daemon and Viserys feel for their actions.

Seasmoke kills Ser Steffon Darklyn

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The Sowing of the Dragonseeds officially begins. In the books, it was also called the Red Sowing due to the many deaths. Rhaenyra asks Ser Steffon Darklyn to bond with Seasmoke but reminds him of the risks involved. She states that his ancestor, Aeriana, had Valyrian blood, making him suitable for the task.

Ser Steffon accepts and approaches Seasmoke with many dragon keepers. However, Seasmoke burns Ser Steffon and a dragonkeeper to death. The dragonkeeper slits his neck as he burns, showing their preparedness for death while handling dragons.

Rhaenyra sends supplies to the smallfolk, causing a riot in King’s Landing

Alicent Helaena House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6

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With King’s Landing’s people unsatisfied with their rations due to Rhaenyra’s blockade, Rhaenyra sends supplies to the city. Mysaria’s spies spread the news of nobles eating well while the smallfolk starved. The people loot the supplies, causing fights and a riot.

Alicent and Helaena are attacked by the smallfolk outside the sept. A Kingsguard cuts off a commoner’s hand, worsening the riot. However, Alicent and Helaena manage to escape safely.

Addam claims Seasmoke

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Addam of Hull introduced this season, is revealed as a bastard son of Corlys Velaryon. This means that he and his brother Alyn have Valyrian blood. Seasmoke, Laenor Velaryon’s dragon, has often been flying near Addam. After Gunthor’s failed attempt to claim him, Seasmoke seeks out Addam and attacks him. Later, Seasmoke is seen with an unknown rider, implying Addam has claimed him.

Rhaenyra kisses Mysaria

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This surprising moment delighted and shocked fans. Rhaenyra and Mysaria discuss Daemon’s unreliability and the challenges women in power face. Mysaria shares her traumatic past and encourages Rhaenyra in her pursuits. The two hug and kiss in a tender moment. This moment has divided fans. Some are thrilled by their intimacy, while others are upset over Rhaenyra cheating on Daemon.

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Ved Prabhudesai

Ved Prabhudesai is an avid enthusiast of all things pop culture. He has a special interest in the field of animation and art, with a background in Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts. He has begun his first into the field of Entertainment Journalism with Wiki of Thrones, and has been writing for them since 2023. He also has experience working as a screenplay writer, animator and comic book artist. His hobbies include holding discussions and organising events focused around pop culture, dissecting the importance of media in today's world. He began reading A Song Of Ice And Fire shortly before Game of Thrones debuted on HBO. He has followed the series religiously and has spent hours reading Wikis learning about Targaryen history and possible plot points we will see in the Winds of Winter.